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Arts - Entertainment - Publishing
RECREATION ATTENDANT
Arts - Entertainment - Publishing
#42592
Remote / WFH
Kampgrounds Of America
Job Description
Full job description
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks (OAK). Founded in 1962, the mission of KOA is “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” and those who represent the brand share the values of being family-oriented, passionate, entrepreneurial, customer-focused, and innovative.
At KOA, we believe the outdoors is fun and for everyone. We are committed to having an environment where all are treated with dignity and respect. We strive to:
intentionally create a sense of community and belonging for our guests, employees and franchise partners
continually educate ourselves and expand our knowledge to foster an inclusive and supportive environment
sustain a culture that promotes diversity of thought and experiences
ensure everyone has the ability to experience the outdoors and that our facilities are accessible to all
drive change in our company and industry through action and implementation
Summary:
The Recreation Attendant (RA) assists the Recreation Lead in planning, organizing, executing, and leading recreation activities at the campground such as arts and crafts, games, sports, dramatics, music, social activities, hobbies, and themed weekends. The Recreation Attendant is a highly visible, customer-centric position that requires strong interpersonal customer service skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate preparations for events from start to finish.
Assist in creating a detailed events calendar that supports the campground, and guests of all age ranges.
Create supply lists and provide to Recreation Lead as needed.
Take pictures of activities and obtain necessary photo release documentation for all individuals in photos.
In coordination with the marketing department, prepare fun and engaging social media posts.
Coordinate and prepare all food and beverage items, equipment, awards, and entertainment as needed for each event.
Maintain and clean recreation equipment and facilities.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining rules, and encouraging their participation.
Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels
Enforce safety rules to prevent injury.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Administer basic first aid if needed and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Clean, set-up, and breakdown the equipment that is used in recreational activities daily.
Maintain high standards of professionalism, customer service, quality and cleanliness while promoting an atmosphere of fun.
Maintain health standards and ensure guests and team members are in a safe and secure environment.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Experience:
Hear and conversant in English language
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to manage conflict.
Basic working knowledge of recreational activities.
Comfortable in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
Motivated, goal-oriented and results driven.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Valid Driver’s license.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions
Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds regularly, lift or carry up to 25 pounds or more occasionally with assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, pull, reach overhead and move safely over uneven terrain.
Use of repetitive motion, standing, bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.
Noise levels may be moderate to loud.
May be exposed to dust, pollen, grasses, landscaping, and various chemicals and moving mechanical equipment.
Use of personal protective equipment required where necessary.
Will experience occasional interruptions and shifting priorities.
Valid driver’s license required, this position may be expected to drive a motorized vehicle which requires close and distance vision, sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, etc.
KOA does not sponsor Visas
KOA currently does not pay or withhold taxes in the following states:
Alabama Idaho North Dakota
Alaska Louisiana Rhode Island
Delaware Mississippi South Dakota
District of Columbia Nebraska Vermont
Hawaii New Hampshire West Virginia
Kampgrounds Of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide an environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect. The company is committed to fair treatment of all people. This value ensures employees and candidates are treated equally and are protected from discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy, gender identity, and ****** orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors, or any other protected status.
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks (OAK). Founded in 1962, the mission of KOA is “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” and those who represent the brand share the values of being family-oriented, passionate, entrepreneurial, customer-focused, and innovative.
At KOA, we believe the outdoors is fun and for everyone. We are committed to having an environment where all are treated with dignity and respect. We strive to:
intentionally create a sense of community and belonging for our guests, employees and franchise partners
continually educate ourselves and expand our knowledge to foster an inclusive and supportive environment
sustain a culture that promotes diversity of thought and experiences
ensure everyone has the ability to experience the outdoors and that our facilities are accessible to all
drive change in our company and industry through action and implementation
Summary:
The Recreation Attendant (RA) assists the Recreation Lead in planning, organizing, executing, and leading recreation activities at the campground such as arts and crafts, games, sports, dramatics, music, social activities, hobbies, and themed weekends. The Recreation Attendant is a highly visible, customer-centric position that requires strong interpersonal customer service skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate preparations for events from start to finish.
Assist in creating a detailed events calendar that supports the campground, and guests of all age ranges.
Create supply lists and provide to Recreation Lead as needed.
Take pictures of activities and obtain necessary photo release documentation for all individuals in photos.
In coordination with the marketing department, prepare fun and engaging social media posts.
Coordinate and prepare all food and beverage items, equipment, awards, and entertainment as needed for each event.
Maintain and clean recreation equipment and facilities.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining rules, and encouraging their participation.
Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels
Enforce safety rules to prevent injury.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Administer basic first aid if needed and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Clean, set-up, and breakdown the equipment that is used in recreational activities daily.
Maintain high standards of professionalism, customer service, quality and cleanliness while promoting an atmosphere of fun.
Maintain health standards and ensure guests and team members are in a safe and secure environment.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Experience:
Hear and conversant in English language
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to manage conflict.
Basic working knowledge of recreational activities.
Comfortable in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
Motivated, goal-oriented and results driven.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Valid Driver’s license.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions
Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds regularly, lift or carry up to 25 pounds or more occasionally with assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, pull, reach overhead and move safely over uneven terrain.
Use of repetitive motion, standing, bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.
Noise levels may be moderate to loud.
May be exposed to dust, pollen, grasses, landscaping, and various chemicals and moving mechanical equipment.
Use of personal protective equipment required where necessary.
Will experience occasional interruptions and shifting priorities.
Valid driver’s license required, this position may be expected to drive a motorized vehicle which requires close and distance vision, sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, etc.
KOA does not sponsor Visas
KOA currently does not pay or withhold taxes in the following states:
Alabama Idaho North Dakota
Alaska Louisiana Rhode Island
Delaware Mississippi South Dakota
District of Columbia Nebraska Vermont
Hawaii New Hampshire West Virginia
Kampgrounds Of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide an environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect. The company is committed to fair treatment of all people. This value ensures employees and candidates are treated equally and are protected from discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy, gender identity, and ****** orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors, or any other protected status.
